Rory

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"red-haired king" or "the red one"
Pronunciation
RAWR-ee(English)
ROR-ee
Popularity
In the United States, Rory has been increasing in popularity for boys and girls in recent years. In 2020, it was ranked as the 455th most popular name for boys and the 809th most popular name for girls. The name is even more popular in other parts of the world, such as Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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Rory Name meanings & History

"red-haired king" or "the red one". Anglicized form of Ruaidhrí. Typically a masculine name, it gained some popularity for girls in the United States after it was used on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000-2007), in this case as a nickname for Lorelai. Despite this, the name has grown more common for boys in America, especially after 2011, perhaps due to Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy (1989-). Rory is a versatile name that can work for both boys and girls. It's a great choice for parents who want a unique name that has a rich history and meaning. Rory is also a name that can work for all different kinds of personalities, from the athletic to the artistic.

Zodiac Sign of Rory: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rory:

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Rory is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people who share the name Rory include Rory McIlroy (professional golfer), Rory Culkin (actor), and Rory Stewart (British politician).

2.) RORY (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Irish, Rory is an Irish form of the Gaelic Ruairidh and Ruairi, names derived from rua (red, ruddy). Roderick and Roger are names used to Anglicize Rory. (ROR-REE)


3.) Rory (Unisex)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Red-haired king

Other Forms: Roari, Roary, Rori, Rorie


4.) RORY (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Anglicized form of Ruairi (red, rust-colored). See RUAIRi. The name was borne by Rory O’Conor, the last high king of Ireland, who reigned from 1166 to 1170. (ROR-REE)


5.) Rory (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) famous brilliance; famous ruler.


6.) Rory (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "Red-haired king/queen", "Famous ruler"

Pronunciation: RAWR-ee
ro-RI(Portuguese Brazilian)


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Description: "Red-haired king/queen", "Famous ruler". A name used by the Guarani and Kaiowá peoples from Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Meaning "joyful". Rory is used as both a given name and a surname.

Famous People

Rory McIlroy (Irish professional golfer), Rory Culkin (American actor), Rory Stewart (British politician and author).

7.) Rory (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (German) a familiar form of Roderick. (Irish) red king.

Other Forms: Roree, Rorey, Rori, Rorie, Rorrie, Rorry


8.) Rory (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) strong

Other Forms: Roree, Rorey, Roreye, Rorie


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